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How to Dry Bay Leaves

Thứ bảy - 27/04/2024 01:13

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Bay leaves grow on a bay laurel tree, which can be found outdoors in the natural ground or planted in large containers (do not confuse with other laurels,whose leaves are poisonous). People cook with bay leaves in order to season their meats, sauces, soups and other hearty dishes. Bay leaves are also used in herbal remedies, to soothe inflammation and it has also been effective in keeping out weevils and other pests. When bay leaves are dried, they can be stored and used for up to a year. Dry bay leaves by picking and separating them, then leaving them in a well ventilated area that is warm and dry until all the moisture has evaporated.

Method 1

Method 1 of 3:

Harvesting Bay Leaves for Drying

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The midsummer season allows bay leaves to produce their oils more abundantly, making harvesting easier.

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This will ensure your leaves do not wilt.
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You should pick the largest leaves that are available, as these will have the strongest flavor and fragrance.

Method 2

Method 2 of 3:

Drying Bay Leaves Naturally

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Shake off the water and pat them with a paper towel to dry.

Step 2 Place paper towels on a baking sheet.

Make sure you have enough paper towels to cover the sheet, but you do not need more than a single layer.

Step 3 Spread the bay leaves onto the paper towels.

Do not put leaves on top of one another; they should be separate and have their own space.

Step 4 Leave the bay leaves in a warm, dry room that has plenty of ventilation.

They should not be in direct light of any kind.

Step 5 Allow the leaves to dry for 2 weeks.

You can flip them once during the 2 week period to ensure each side dries evenly.

Step 6 Notice whether there is any remaining moisture left in the leaves.

If they are still dark green in spots or soft, they may need 1 more week to dry.

Method 3

Method 3 of 3:

Drying Bay Leaves with a Dehydrator

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Set the heat level higher depending on the area you live in. Places with high humidity, such as Florida, will need a higher dehydrator setting.

Step 2 Rinse the bay leaves under a cool, gentle stream of water.

Shake off the water and pat them with a paper towel to dry.

Step 3 Arrange the herbs on dehydrator trays, in a single layer.

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Step 4 Check the instruction booklet that came with your dehydrator for any other instructions.

Step 5 Check the bay leaves periodically.

You will know they have completed drying when they begin to curl or crumble and the stems start to split.

Warnings

Do not dry your bay leaves outside in the sun. This will cause discoloration of the leaves and the herbs will lose their flavor.

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